Proverbs 29:2-4

Jubilee Bible 2000

² ¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.

³ ¶ Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.

⁴ ¶ The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.